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Discussion on: Why TypeScript is a better option than JavaScript when it comes to functional programming?

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Eljay-Adobe

I looked at your website, and I see that you have a broad experience with different technologies, different languages, different programming paradigms, different frameworks, and different operating systems. A kindred spirit!

If you are still doing work on the .NET platform, I think you will enjoy The Book of F# by Dave Fancher, as an introductory and tutorial book. F# is basically OCaml for .NET, by Don Syme of Microsoft in Cambridge. (I'm just a fan of the book, no vested interest. Fancher's writing style was on my wavelength for how I learn. The other F# books I've read have been disappointing. Note: I've not read Expert F# by Don Syme yet; I've got it in my book queue.)

I've used TypeScript day in, and day out, for two years on a big project at a former company. For writing industrial strength JavaScript at scale, it is a better JavaScript than JavaScript. I look forward to reading your book. :-)